Living Simply in a Complicated World : My Rule of Life

If you decide how you are going to live, your rule, then when the circumstances of life change, you have a grounded way of being that does not have to change. This creates stability for yourself and those around you. With a personal rule of life, you are less likely to be blown about by the winds of change. You will remain rooted and grounded in a core belief that keeps you steady even in the storm. You may have heard the saying, "If you don't stand for something, then you will fall for anything." At the very least, stand for your rule. Live by your rule. Think about your rule and how it might work for you in any number of circumstances. A rule must be able to be as consistent as gravity - something you can count on every day to keep you planted firmly in your being.

The following is an explanation of my rule of life and how I use it in my daily living.